Dept. of Languages, Culture & Communications COM 111:02 Public Speaking Fall 2012: TR 8:00-9:15 am Ferguson #373 Instructor: Tom Reynolds Office: Liberal Arts North #257 Office hours: Mon. 2-4pm, Tues, Thurs. 9:30-11:30am E-mail: reynoldst1@sfasu.edu Phone - #1773 Required Texts: Beebe, S. and Beebe, S. (2012). Public Speaking Handbook (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Communication 111 Workbook. Please bring these books to class each time we meet. Required Materials 2 GREEN 882 Scantron forms for exams. Course Description: Theory and practice in oral communication. Analysis of communication as a function of public address. Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes After completing COM 111 students should be able to: Understand and demonstrate speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation. Understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate communication choices. Understand and appropriately apply modes of expression. Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding. Understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency in the development of exposition and argument. Develop the ability to research and write an oral presentation. Program Learning Outcomes: Students majoring in Communication Studies will be able to recognize the central role of freedom of expression and inquiry in a diverse and democratic society.
General Education Core Curriculum Exemplary Educational Objectives 1. To understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation. 2. To understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate communication choices. 3. To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression, i.e., descriptive, expositive, narrative, scientific, and self-expressive, in written, visual, and oral communication. 4. To participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding. 5. To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency in the development of exposition and argument. 6. To develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and/or to give an oral presentation. Attendance Policy: Because a significant portion of the learning in this class is based on participation and observation, part of your grade for the course will be determined by your attendance and active participation in class. No absences will be allowed for evaluated activities such as tests or speeches. However, students will be allowed to make up work for such absences when conditions are clearly beyond the student's control and these conditions are well documented. Course Policies Turn off all cell phones and other digital devices and remove ear pieces before class begins. Do not use your cell phones for text messaging or checking messages during class. If a cell phone is seen or goes off during a test, the student will receive a zero on the test. If a cell phone rings or vibrates during a speech, the student will receive a 20% deduction from the speech in progress. If you are texting or otherwise online during class, you will be counted absent for the day. Promptness is expected. Consistent tardiness or leaving early will adversely affect your grade. If you miss a class day it is your responsibility to contact a reliable classmate to get that day s notes and assignments before you come to me with questions. In keeping with university regulations, food and drink are not allowed in the classroom. The exception is bottled water, which is permitted. Course Requirements Over the course of the semester, you will compose and deliver four speeches. Detailed assignments for each speech will be distributed in advance of each assignment. The two exams each cover half of the chapters in the Public Speaking Handbook.
Assignments: Class Work (Introductions) 100 points Speech 1 Icebreaker Speech 100 points Speech 2 Rebuttal Speech 100 points Speech 3 Informative Speech 200 points Speech 4 Persuasive Speech 300 points Tests: Test 1 Chapters 1-10 100 points Test 2 Chapters 11-20 100 points Total 1000 points General Requirements for All Speeches: In order to receive a passing grade in this class, you must deliver all four speeches. This does not mean that delivering all four speeches guarantees you a passing grade in the class. Speaking order will be determined in advance. If you are absent the day you are scheduled to give a speech or take an exam, you will receive a zero, no exceptions unless you supply official written confirmation of a medical or family emergency. Students cannot use Wikipedia for a citation on outlines. Wikipedia is not a credible source. Speech outlines must be typed and a reference list must always accompany the outline of speeches that require sources. No reference list will result in a grade of zero for your outline. Speech outlines are due on the first day of speeches, regardless of what day you deliver your speech. No credit will be given for outlines not turned in on time. MLA format will be used for citing sources on speech outlines. COM 111 grading procedures will be the standard for speech grades. A 5% time penalty will be deducted for every 15 seconds under or over time. You may be stopped if your time violation is excessive.
Tentative Course Calendar Week Date Topics and Assignments Due Readings/Deadlines 1 Tuesday 8/28 Introduction to public speaking. Chapters 1 2 Speaking with confidence; Thursday 8/30 Audience-centered speechmaking. Speaking with confidence. Understanding self-consciousness Chapters 3 and 4 2 Tuesday 9/4 Introductions/Conclusions Chapters 11-12 Thursday 9/6 Class workshop Speech 1 3 Tuesday 9/11 Speech 1 Icebreaker Turn in speech manuscript Thursday 9/13 Listening to speeches Analyzing audience Chapters 5-6 4 Tuesday 9/18 Developing your speech: Chapters 7-8 Thursday 9/20 Gathering and using supporting material. Chapters 9-10 5 Tuesday 9/25 Class workshop Speech 2 Thursday 9/27 Speech 2 Rebuttal All students turn in outline 6 Tuesday 10/2 Speech 2 Rebuttal Thursday 10/4 Review for Test #1 7 Tuesday 10/9 TEST #1 Thursday 10/11 Outlining/editing Chapters 13-14 8 Tuesday 10/16 Language and Delivery. Presentation Aids. Chapter 15-16 Thursday 10/18 Informative Speeches Chapter 17 9 Tuesday 10/23 Workshop Informative Thursday 10/25 Speech 3 Informative Speech Turn in outline and reference list for Speech 3. 10 Tuesday 10/30 Speech 3 Informative Speech Thursday 11/1 Speech 3 Informative Speech 11 Tuesday 11/6 Persuasive Speaking. Chapter 18 Thursday 11/8 Persuasive Strategies Chapter 19 12 Tuesday 11/13 Special Occasion Speeches Chapter 20 Thursday 11/15 Workshop Persuasive Speech
13 Tuesday 11/20 Speech #4 Turn in outline for Speech 4. Thursday 11/22 THANKSGIVING No Classes 14 Tuesday 11/27 Speech #4 Thursday 11/29 Speech #4 15 Tuesday 12/4 Review for Test Chapters 11-20 Thursday 12/6 Test #2 Academic Integrity: Students in this class are expected to read and abide by the university policy on academic integrity. If a student is found in violation of this policy, he/she will be subject to receiving a failing grade for this course, and the violation will be reported to the proper university authorities. Academic integrity is a responsibility of all university faculty and students. Faculty members promote academic integrity in multiple ways including instruction on the components of academic honesty, as well as abiding by university policy on penalties for cheating and plagiarism. Definition of Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes but is not limited to (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any information, including citations, on an assigned exercise; and/or (3) helping or attempting to help another in an act of cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of plagiarism are (1) submitting an assignment as if it were one's own work when, in fact, it is at least partly the work of another; (2) submitting a work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained from an Internet source or another source; and (3) incorporating the words or ideas of an author into one's paper without giving the author due credit. Please read the complete policy at http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/academic_integrity.asp Withheld Grades Semester Grades Policy (A-54) Ordinarily, at the discretion of the instructor of record and with the approval of the academic chair/director, a grade of WH will be assigned only if the student cannot complete the course work because of unavoidable circumstances. Students must complete the work within one calendar year from the end of the semester in which they receive a WH, or the grade automatically becomes an F. If students register for the same course in future terms the WH will automatically become an F and will be counted as a repeated course for the purpose of computing the grade point average. Students with Disabilities To obtain disability-related accommodations, alternate formats and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Human Services Building, Room 325, 468-3004 / 468-1004 (TDD) as early as possible in the
semester. Once verified, ODS will notify the course instructor and outline the accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided. Failure to request services in a timely manner may delay your accommodations. For additional information, go to http://www.sfasu.edu/disabilityservices/. Acceptable Student Behavior Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (see the Student Conduct Code, policy D-34.1). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will no be tolerated. Students who disrupt the learning environment may be asked to leave class and may ne subject to judicial, academic or other penalties. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including electronic, classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The instructor shall have full discretion over what behavior is appropriate or inappropriate in the classroom. Students who do not attend class regularly or who perform poorly on class projects/exams may be referred to the Early Alert Program. This program provides students with recommendations for resources or other assistance that is available to help SFA students succeed.